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Peer reviewedPitts, J. L. – Mathematics in School, 1979
Patterns generated by the set of natural or counting numbers are discussed. Included are quartic, odd, square, and triangular numbers. (MK)
Descriptors: Addition, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedRansom, Peter – Mathematics in School, 1988
The author suggests ideas intended to lead to independent study on topics including trigonometry, Pythagoras, algebra, transformational geometry, primes, and countability. The ideas are based on Islamic patterns devised using a square lattice of dots and repeated reflections. (PK)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Islamic Culture, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedCassell, David – Mathematics in School, 1988
Includes patterns for and a brief discussion of the polyhedra: octahedron, tetrahedron, dodecahedron, cuboid, prism, and star. (PK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
